Every team takes chances. We took ours.
If Marvin Williams had panned out as a player worthy of a lottery pick, then the money would have worth it.
But he didn't.
Joe was always Joe, but he did a really bad thing, in that he took advantage of the Hawks by demanding a full max contract, instead of taking less so we add depth in another big or shooter.

Marvin Williams was not ever worth it or close to being worth it. That's not a risk, that's garbage management.

Horford is worth it. Smith is worth it. Teague should have been extended. He's only going to want and command more after this season.